Whether in-person, hybrid, or online, you’ll study alongside the same peers for the duration of the program. | Photos provided by Wake Forest University
The data is clear: An MBA is among the fastest paths to a higher-earning career.
Wake Forest University’s local MBA program makes it possible to learn while you earn — no matter how many late nights you’re currently slogging through.
From in-person evening classes to fully remote online learning, and even a hybrid mix of both, their flexible formats are designed for working professionals to fit any schedule.
In-Person MBA
For those 9-5ers who thrive in a structured, in-person environment, the evening In-Person MBA offers a cohort-based experience in Charlotte (Mondays + Wednesdays) or Winston-Salem (Tuesdays + Thursdays).
Students have the chance to build a strong network while learning + collaborating alongside the same group of peers from start to finish.
Students can study on their own schedule, but still enjoy full access to the diversity of classmate experiences, team-based approach, and renowned faculty that helped Wake Forest University become one of the top online MBA programs in the country.
These real students can offer insights into the experience, answer questions, and highlight the features of the Wake Forest MBA that are most meaningful to them.
Taste of the Mint: Food for Thought Art Tours | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Mint Museum Uptown | $60 | Take a guided tour of the masterpieces on display after a special dinner and wine pairing at Mariposa.
Sake Tasting Night | 6-7 p.m. | Urban District Market | $31+ | Register to sample six different Sakes + enjoy small bites while meeting new friends.
Free Yourself Karaoke Thursdays: Disney Edition | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Cheers Mate Bar and Lounge | Cost of purchase | “Go the distance” and sing your heart out at this Disney-themed karaoke night.
Friday, March 14
Tree Adoption | 10 a.m. | City of Charlotte Landscape Management | Free | TreesCharlotte is giving away 800 trees + mulch and tips to grow the city’s tree canopy in your own yard.
Science on the Rocks | 6-10 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $22+ | Sip on cocktails, attend a science show, or temporarily change your taste buds during this adults-only night at the museum.
Pets, Paints & Pints | 7-9 p.m. | Muddy River Distillery, Mount Holly | $64+ | Paint a portrait of your pet over drinks with friends.
Saturday, March 15
Color Me Green 5K Trail Race | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $40+ | This high-speed race kicks off the center’s annual Green River Revival.
Luck of the Irish Afternoon Tea | 1 p.m. | The Ballantyne Hotel | $35+ | Savor Irish-inspired and shamrock-shaped sweets, paired with tea and a glass of bubbly.
Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $15+ | There can only be one “Queen City” to be crowned the winner, so let it be The Crown.
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar will open Friday, March 21 at SouthPark Mall. The restaurant will blend live music, cocktails, seafood, and shopping in its first location in North Carolina. (The Charlotte Observer)
Coming Soon
Phat Burrito will soon open its second Charlotte-area location. The longtime favorite will take over the former Center Theatre Pi space in Fort Mill. The restaurant is expected to open in May and serve tasty burritos, chips and sala, and “dillas” or quesadillas. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Shop
That’s so fetch vintage. Shop ‘til you drop during the Charlotte Vintage Market happening this Saturday, March 15 at Queen Park Social. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., more than 40 vendors will be selling shirts, jackets, pants, and accessories.
Edu
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools may lose up to $100 million in federal funding. The money comes from Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds — COVID stimulus dollars distributed since March 2020. Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill will present the budget on Tuesday, March 25, followed by a public hearing scheduled for April 8 and a school board vote on April 22. (WSOC)
Arts
Get ready to marvel at paintings by three of the world’s most celebrated artists. The Mint Museum will feature “Dancers Backstage” by Edgar Degas, “Jack-in-Pulpit — No. 2” by Georgia O’Keeffe, and “Autumn Drama” by Alma Thomas starting April 8. The paintings are on loan for two years from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. (The Charlotte Observer)
Announced
Avelo Airlines is launching three new nonstop routes to Long Island, NY; Washington, DC; and Detroit, MI from Concord Padgett Regional Airport. The flights will begin May 22 and fly twice weekly. (WCNC)
Plan Ahead
Speaking of travel... Southwest Airlines is discontinuing its free checked bag program after May 28, 2025. Don’t want to pay for baggage? Consider a staycation instead. (WCNC)
Feel Good
While college hoops have taken over Uptown, ACC mascots visited patients and staff at several Novant medical centers including Hemby Children’s Hospital. The tournament runs through Saturday, March 15 at the Spectrum Center. (WCNC)
Sports
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History
✈️ A powerhouse team
This is the NC-native team responsible for curating and preserving every artifact you’ll see at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. | Photo by CLTtoday
If you’ve visited the newly reopened Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM), you’ve likely noticed the magnitude of artifacts and stories representing the history of aviation in Charlotte, the Carolinas, and across the country. And it takes a powerhouse team to take Charlotteans (and visitors) to new heights.
Meet Katie Swaringen, Molly Kinyon, Rachel McManimen, and Shelby Dains — the all-female Collections team responsible for preserving and curating the artifacts on display at SAM from photographs and memorabilia to historic planes and the Airbus A320-214, or US Airways Flight 1549 — better known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.”
On the museum grounds + the hangar floor (and ceiling), visitors will find massive aircraft, plane data, and uniforms from Carolinians who have made aviation history, like Capt. Lindsey Jefferies-Jones — the NC National Guard’s first African American female pilot.
“I remember when Lindsey Jefferies-Jones first walked in and saw her face up on the wall,” Rachel McManimen, SAM’s Collections Specialist, told CLTtoday. “It was a reminder of why we have been working on this exhibit for so long.”
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I’m kicking myself — I should have taken a photo with the awesome team at Sullenberger Aviation Museum because they are amazing! Keep an eye on our Instagram, the fab four gave me a fun hard-hat/behind-the-scenes look at the hangar that will soon become Aviation City.
